Just Because

• Just because you disagree with something...that doesn't mean that it should be illegal.
• Just because you disagree with a person's religion or beliefs or lifestyle...that doesn't mean you shouldn't still treat that person with respect and kindness. A little kindness can go a long way.
• Just because you are having a bad day...that doesn't give you permission to ruin someone else's.
• Just because something is right for you...that doesn't mean that it is right for someone else.
• Just because you may not like what someone says about you...that doesn't mean it isn't true.
• Just because you may not like what someone reports about you or about an issue...that doesn't make it false or "fake news".
• Just because a talking head said it on TV or the radio...that doesn't make it true. Think for yourself!
• Just because someone supports Democrats...that doesn't make them a Socialist or a Communist.  They may just support a different role of government than you do.
• Just because someone supports Republicans...that doesn't make them a racist who hates poor people or minorities and just loves money.  They may just support a different role of government and personal responsibility than you do.
• Just because someone has a college education and a good job that pays well...that doesn't mean that they were born with a silver spoon in their mouth.  You have no idea what they did in order to get through college and get to where they are in their career.
• Just because someone doesn't have a college degree...that doesn't mean they are lazy or stupid.  We all have different talents and skills and a college degree may not be the right path for everyone.
• Just because a movie or a song is popular or makes a lot of money...that doesn't necessarily mean it's good.
• Just because a movie or song or band isn't popular or makes a lot of money...that doesn't mean it's bad.  Some of the best movies I've seen and best music I've heard is completely unfamiliar to most people.
• Just because a person is from one of the coasts...that doesn't mean that they are a snooty, godless, elite.
• Just because a person is from "flyover country" or the South...that doesn't mean that they are an ignorant yokel who "clings to their God and their guns."
• Just because someone is vulnerable...that doesn't mean that you should take advantage of them.
• Just because someone appears to be happy...that doesn't mean that they aren't battling depression.
• Just because you failed before...that doesn't mean you should stop trying.
• Just because something happened before...that doesn't mean it will happen again.
• Just because you can...that doesn't mean that you should.